The Regions of Yucatán

Looking for the perfect Yucatán road trip that lets you experience ancient Maya cities, pristine beaches, cenotes, haciendas, and magical towns—all in one unforgettable day? This guide gives you four expertly curated, full-day road trip itineraries starting and ending in Mérida, crafted for travelers who want to soak in the state’s history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you love ruins, wildlife, photography, or great food, these Yucatán road trips deliver the very best the peninsula has to offer.

Take in sweeping jungle views from Mirador de Muna, one of Yucatán’s highest accessible points. Ecopark with trails, ceremonies, camping and handicrafts.

Plan an unforgettable trip to Mérida with our insider city guide—seasonal tips, neighborhood stays, food highlights, day trips, safety advice, and cultural etiquette in one place.

Halachó is a calm plaza town on the Mérida–Campeche road—visit its Santiago Apóstol church, explore the low-key ruins around Sihó, and pop over to Bécal to watch jipijapa hats woven in caves.

Sisal pairs a low-key Pueblo Mágico beach day with mangrove eco-tours in the El Palmar reserve—think pier strolls, a candy-stripe lighthouse, flamingos, and fresh seafood just an hour from Mérida.

Maxcanú is an easy base for Oxkintok’s Puuc-era ruins and the Calcehtok (X’Pukil) caves—plus a red-stucco church, smoked longaniza, and (now) a Tren Maya stop.

Temozón blends legendary smoked meats and wood furniture shops with quick access to Ek Balam and cenotes X’canché and Hubiku—an easy, flavor-packed day near Valladolid.

Ticul—Yucatán’s ‘Pearl of the South’—mixes artisan shoe-making and red-clay ceramics with a laid-back plaza and quick hops to Uxmal, Loltún, and Maní.